Junior Researcher in Private International Law

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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The Asser Institute, based in The Hague, and affiliated with the University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic JUNIOR RESEARCHER IN PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW on a part-time basis (22,8 hours per week/0,6 FTE). They will be working on the (EU-funded) project “Private international law in motion – PAX 2.0”.

PAX 2.0 combines a number of educational and training activities to ensure a better understanding and application of the main EU legal instruments in the area of civil justice. In short, it seeks to ensure that the project consortium further develops and expands students’, academics’ and trainee judges’ knowledge on major recent developments of EU private international law, through moot courts and judicial trainings respectively.

What are you going to do?

The organisation

The Asser Institute is a research centre for international and European law, located in The Hague, with a high public and international profile. Its mission is to contribute to the development of international and European law by conducting independent fundamental research, policy-oriented research, and commissioned research, as well as by initiating and facilitating academic and expert meetings, (professional) education, and public events with a view to disseminating knowledge on international and European law.

Tasks and responsibilities:

The main tasks will include:

  • Contribute to comparative research (collecting, grouping and classification of data, case law and case studies);
  • Contribute to moot case monitoring (compilation of relevant cases, elaboration and review of cases based on EU regulations and international conventions);
  • Contribute to knowledge exchange and dissemination (academic articles, dissemination of information into regular channels of communication and events, blogs & social media);
  • Engage actively with the Asser research community.

What do you have to offer?


Your experience and profile:

Candidates are expected to meet the following requirements and have the following competencies: 

  • Completed LLM in private international or/and private European law;
  • Fluency in English;
  • Command of the Dutch language is an advantage;
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to a stimulating research community;
  • Organisational and communications skills.

Our offer

You will be appointed at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Law School, and seconded to the Asser Institute in The Hague. The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week ranges from € 2,9670 to € 4,670.  Remuneration depends on the level of experience, education and knowledge. Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end of year bonus.

This appointment will be for a period of one year.

About us

T.M.C. Asser Instituut

Established in 1965, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut is an internationally renowned centre of expertise in the fields of public international law, private international law and European law affiliated with the University of Amsterdam.

The T.M.C. Asser Instituut conducts fundamental and independent policy-oriented research and organises critical and constructive reflection on international and European legal developments, at the interface of academia, legal practice and governance.

The institute actively disseminates its knowledge through publications, training programmes, conferences and free events.

The University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the widest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 39.000 students, 6.000 employees en 3.000 PhD students connected by a culture of curiosity. Read more.

Amsterdam Law School
With over 5,000 students and more than 500 staff members, the Amsterdam Law School is one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate lawyers who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of making a real contribution to solving social problems.

Any questions?

For further information, please contact from Dr Vesna Lazic, senior researcher private international law ([email protected] ).of
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Interested candidates eligible to live and work in the Netherlands are requested to submit their curriculum vitae and motivation letter in English (e-mail only) mentioning in the subject line “Junior researcher in Private International Law” to [email protected] . Your application must be submitted in English and in MS-Word.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 15 March 2023, 23:59CET. Candidates would ideally start 1 April 2023.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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